--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am not sentimental about the past. I…" description: "\"I am not sentimental about the past. I like to think about what is next.\" — Issey Miyake" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf1/issey-miyake-14412_i-am_i-am-not-sentimental-about-the-past-i-li_1871261.jpg" --- # I am not sentimental about the past. I like to think about… ![“I am not sentimental about the past. I like to think about what is next.” quote by Issey Miyake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf1/issey-miyake-14412_i-am_i-am-not-sentimental-about-the-past-i-li_1871261.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf1/issey-miyake-14412_i-am_i-am-not-sentimental-about-the-past-i-li_1871261.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf1/issey-miyake-14412_i-am_i-am-not-sentimental-about-the-past-i-li_1871261.jpg) > “I am not sentimental about the past. I like to think about what is next.” [Issey Miyake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/issey-miyake/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He is not nostalgic about history; he focuses on future possibilities. **In simple terms:** Future‑oriented, not sentimental Key Takeaway Embrace forward thinking over past nostalgia. Themes innovation future design Mood forward‑looking inspired Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - product development - trend forecasting Key Concepts forward planning creative vision Questions to Reflect On - What future trend excites you? - How can you balance past lessons? 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